Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20170323:17:57:00
Jim. >> yesterday secretary mattis testified on capitol hill that they were willing to have congress have a public debate around a new -- traditionally those have started the executive branch. is the white house willing to put one forward and begin that round of discussions? >> i would refer you back to secretary mattis. that's one that the department of defense -- >> so you think that statement is it operative for the white house? >> no, i think that was brought up in the context of a conversation that he is willing to with respect to overseas contingencies existing right now and the battle e...